RUGBY WEEK 1- 14th November

YEAR 7 START WITH A DRAW

 
The first rugby fixture took place this week which saw year 7 go up against Wellington. By the middle of the first half both teams had scored a try but not long after this saw Lewis Haliday touchdown for another try for CHS. It started from a tap and go penalty, the ball reached Haliday and he powered forward and touched the ball down to see CHS go into the half way stage winning 10-5. However, during the latter stages of the half CHS were put under pressure and struggled to break out of their half but when they did they looked threatening. At the begiining of the second half CHS moved 10 points clear when Tomasz McNulty successfully broke through the Wellington backs, after the ball was played to him from CHS’ scrum. Wellington soon pulled a try back when they found gaps in the CHS defensive line from a tap and go penalty. CHS didn’t learn from Wellington’s previous try as from another tap and go penalty they found gaps in the flat line and touched the ball down by the right touchline to draw level. A strong tackle from one of the CHS' backs prevented CHS from conceding another try, but 20 seconds later and after a few passes and a few short runs Wellington scored a try by the right touchline. From leading by 10 points CHS now found themselves behind.

Wellington’s lead didn’t last long as CHS were soon back on level terms when Tomasz McNulty ran the length of the pitch with the majority of Wellington’s players chasing his every footstep but they might as well have not tried as it always looked like McNulty would secure his second try of the match. The only thing he needed to work on was his celebration as it was the perfect time to perform Chris Ashton’s signature swan dive but other than that it was a move which any rugby player, professional or amateur would be proud of. Neither side could claim a decisive late winner and the match finished 20-20.

 

Written by Adam Bailey